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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.72, 1,046.61 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.72, 1,046.61 and 235.48 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.72 : 1,046.61 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.72/1,046.61 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.72x = 1,046.61 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.72x = 246,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,455.72/697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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